Meanings of 窿
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AI Study Notes for 窿
Imagine a deep, dark mine shaft that echoes with the sounds of miners at work. The shape of 窿 resembles a cave entrance, with its roof slightly arched, suggesting depth and hollowness, which can help you remember that it means 'cavity' or 'hole'.
This word is more formal and is often used in contexts related to geology or mining. Common collocations include 矿窿 (mining shaft) and 空窿 (hollow space). Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can change the meaning.
While 窿 is not included in HSK vocabulary, it connects to Level 4 words like 洞 (dòng, hole) and 矿 (kuàng, mine). Focus on understanding its usage in specialized contexts to enhance vocabulary related to earth sciences.
In Chinese culture, mining holds historical significance, especially in regions rich in minerals. The concept of a mine shaft, represented by 窿, is tied to both economic development and the labor history of various communities.
Learners often confuse 窿 (lóng) with 洞 (dòng), both meaning 'hole'. For example, saying 窿 to describe a simple hole in the ground would be incorrect; use 洞 instead.
Pronunciation of 窿
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Etymology of 窿
hole
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Decomposition of 窿
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Grammar Patterns of 窿
窿 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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最后我把这件旧外套的肘部磨出了窟____.
I've worn through the elbow of this old coat at last.
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Cultural Notes for 窿
In Chinese culture, mining holds historical significance, especially in regions rich in minerals. The concept of a mine shaft, represented by 窿, is tied to both economic development and the labor history of various communities.
Word Family of 窿
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Synonyms include 洞 (dòng) for hole and 空间 (kōngjiān) for space.